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  1. debbism

    How do you cut your soap?

    Another word on the cost of a multi-cutter...sure, they are pricey but they are cheaper than the ER co-insurance for "mishaps" from using that cute pink super sharp ceramic knife. They are an investment...for me especially since my manual dexterity is waning. Just my experience. For those who...
  2. debbism

    Lye?

    Yup...I was shocked when i called for a bag a few months ago and heard the price...Del Amo had it for 55 bucks as well. But such is the supply chain since covid. It beats ordering online though for 3 or 4 bucks per pound
  3. debbism

    Lye?

    I'm in Los Angeles....Del Amo chemical is where I buy my lye from - 50lb bag for about $90. I transfer it to gallon jugs i got from oline & pop in silica packs to combat any moisture. No issues with it. Saves a lot of money
  4. debbism

    Share your unintentional meat soap photos

    Thank you!! 😎
  5. debbism

    Share your unintentional meat soap photos

    Meat soap? Meat soap! Why yes....I made a fantastic peppered salami meat soap this year! This is a shot of the end cuts which show its meatiness nicely. The soap was a tad oily on cutting but it soaked in during cure. People still loved it as i cut it into bulky bricks and sold it as man-soap...
  6. debbism

    Lost in lotion bars

    I get mine from HBNO...best prices and many diff waxes. You can use them in soap but they have a high melting point
  7. debbism

    Lost in lotion bars

    Floral wax isn't a true wax but it adds a nice texture and subtle scent. I use it a lot
  8. debbism

    WSP - Bladderwrack EO/FO - co-op buy

    Since this thread is 3 years old, i will need to run numbers again for accuracy. I may move a touch slow but that is due to the new clients i just scored
  9. debbism

    Lost in lotion bars

    It applies to both as in "I've not used them and have no experience with soy". But yeah...soy it vegan of course
  10. debbism

    Lost in lotion bars

    That applies to both. I've only used candelilla wax. I've tried olive wax & rice bran wax & laurel wax but didn't care for them. I really like the japan sumac wax
  11. debbism

    Lost in lotion bars

    I should probably add that the recipe with candellia wax was for lotion sticks in pushup tubes and the sumac wax recipe is for bars in tins.
  12. debbism

    Lost in lotion bars

    I've started with lotion bars long before I even thought about soap. Haven't had experience with soy wax or beeswax since I do strictly vegan products. But i've had good luck with this recipe Candelilla wax 23% Mango butter 32% Liquid oil 35% Vegan wax jelly 9% Starch of some kind 1% (I prefer...
  13. debbism

    Overhead Mixers & Stirrers

    After a fruitless forum search, I wanted to start a new thread regarding larger scale equipment. I have been semi-thrust into uncharted territory where larger batch sizes are needed to get wholesale orders done. I have already acquired my filling machine but i am looking for the right overhead...
  14. debbism

    Cheap beginner molds-what are yours?

    For larger capacity slab molds you can always find a good wooden wine box at Total Wine & More for 5 bucks! Port & magnum champagne boxes are quite thick & insulate well.
  15. debbism

    WSP - Bladderwrack EO/FO blend

    I think i'm happy with my recreation!! I'm also in Los Angeles so shipping would be a lot. But do try thae ratios i mentioned. It may be your solution. I'm loving it!!
  16. debbism

    WSP - Bladderwrack EO/FO blend

    I tried cedarwood VA and it was not quite it so I ordered Atlas since i also needed it for another blend. Try WSP oakmoss....it should work as i bet they used this in their blend since they don't use real oakmoss
  17. debbism

    WSP - Bladderwrack EO/FO blend

    I found the right mix!!!! 1.5 - pink grapefruit EO 1 - cedarwood atlas EO 1 - geranium EO 1 - oakmoss FO from save on scents
  18. debbism

    WSP - Bladderwrack EO/FO blend

    Oops...i meant Cedarwood virginian
  19. debbism

    WSP - Bladderwrack EO/FO blend

    Ok peeps....I've been experimenting and only have my memory for comparison but I believe I have gotten close...maybe you all can try it out and see where it needs tweaking. Parts are as follows: Pink Grapefruit EO - 3 Geranium EO - 2 Cedarwood EO (junipera) - 3 Oakmoss FO (save on scents) - 3...
  20. debbism

    WSP - Bladderwrack EO/FO blend

    Not enough people were interested. I've been playing around with formulas to see it I can dupe it. Getting close but nothing yet.
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